This high-end PS5 controller is well-made, but its price and design choices limit its potential audience.
Officially licensed by PlayStation, theWolverine V2 Prois a high-end controller with an eye-popping $250 price.
Sony is releasing its own first-party controller, theDualSense Edge, on January 26 for $200.
Meanwhile, PDP’s Victrix brand just released a modular controller called the Victrix Pro BFG for $180.
Is that a mouse in your hands?
Due to the mechanical switches, the Wolverine V2 Pro builds a stellar bridge between PC and console gaming.
The eight-way D-pad is particularly impressive, as the individual microswitches promote twitchy, precise movements.
The metal analog sticks can be aptly compared to those found on the Xbox Elite Series 2.
They have a wonderful weightiness to them while retaining a smooth, precise range of motion.
The sticks snap back to the center position quicker than the DualSense’s sticks.
They simply feel better in every way.
The thumbstick caps are magnetic and can be easily swapped for the included tall or domed cap options.
The Wolverine V2 Pro mirrors the V2 Chroma by offering six additional buttons.
These are dubbed “multi-function” buttons and labeled M1 through M6.
There are a pair of buttons next to each set of triggers and shoulder buttons.
And of course, there are rear buttons–four of them, to be exact.
The rear buttons have a different layout than most competitive controllers.
To remap the inputs, you have to use Razer’s controller app foriOSorAndroid.
The controller connects to your phone via Bluetooth.
After all, it wouldn’t be a Razer product without RGB lighting.
you might also map buttons as “sensitivity clutches,” which changes stick sensitivity when held down.
Though the app works well, it’s unfortunate that you have to use it to remap buttons.
Many pro-style controllers have this feature built into the controller itself.
The controller also has trigger locks for R2 and L2.
Switches located on the back of the controller can be toggled to alter the pull distance.
Engaging the trigger locks essentially turns the triggers into shoulder buttons.
Again, this is a feature that can appeal to those who commonly play on a mouse and keyboard.
The form factor is… peculiar.
It’s a chunky controller that nods to the rectangular shape of the DualSense’s control deck.
The black handles themselves have a lovely textured design that enhances your grip.
The shape and size of the controller leads the Wolverine V2 Pro to skew toward those with larger hands.
This is largely due to the placement of the rear triggers.
That’s probably why most manufacturers place the buttons along the curvature.
But for me, the buttons are still a bit too far away.
That’s a difficult task here without altering the way you grip the controller.
Again, you might have an entirely different experience here.
The issue with doing that, however, is that this controller is for competitive play.
Due to the trigger locks, the DualSense’s adaptive trigger technology isn’t included.
You also don’t get rumble or the internal speaker.
This isn’t a knock on the controller, though.
Other features
As mentioned, the Razer Wolverine V2 Pro can be used on PS5 or PC.
There’s a switch on the back that can be toggled to change platforms.
Battery life greatly depends on whether you have Chroma RGB lighting enabled.
It takes around three hours to fully charge the controller.
It has a high-end feel thanks to incredible action buttons and stellar analog sticks.
The $250 price is pretty tough to stomach, too.
The Wolverine V2 Pro is exclusive toGameStopand theRazer Storeand is available to order now.
The price is too high to take that big of a chance.
As previously mentioned, the Wolverine V2 Pro isn’t the only officially licensed PS5 controller of its kind.
The Victrix Pro BFG from PDP is available now at major retailers.
Read our fullVictrix Pro BFG reviewfor more details, but I’d recommend opting for that one.
Plus, you’re saving $70 by going that route.
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